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Gibson Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1959 ES-335 VOS • SN: A99819

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Channel: Wildwood Guitars · 2012 · Music

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In the late 1950s, Gibson was boldly pushing the envelope on electric guitar design. The effort resulted in several models that were just too far ahead of their time to sink in with players of the day—the Flying V and Explorer being cases in point — and were gone from the catalogue by 1960. The ES-335 however was an instant classic, embraced by blues, rock, country and jazz players the world over. By 1960, this model was really hitting its stride though it was certainly a year of transition for the iconic model. In the beginning of 1960, the ES-335TDs were built to the same specs as the 1959 versions and were offered in only Natural and Sunburst finishes. By about midyear, neck specs began to change to a thinner and more elliptical feel and ultimately, production of the Natural ES-335TD would cease and the Cherry finish would take its place in the latter part of the year. It is this later version that many argue the 1960 ES-335TD’s features had settled into their optimum form. With a fast new neck profile, striking new “insert” or “reflector” tone and volume knobs, the ES-335TD still retained early-spec details such as the dot fingerboard inlays, a kind of “Mickey Mouse” double cutaway profile, full-length maple centerblock, and nickel-plated hardware that players have long seen as indicative of the model’s zenith. 

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Serial Number: A99819
Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
Model: 1959 ES-335
Year: 1959
Finish Color: Antique Vintage Sunburst
Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight: 7.99 lbs.
Top Wood: Laminate Maple
Body Wood: Laminate Maple
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: 1959 Rounded
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Width at Nut: 1-11/16"
Binding: Single Ply on Top, Back, and Fingerboard
Pickups: '57 Classics Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Hardware : Chrome
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuners: Vintage Tulip
Case: Gibson Custom Hardshell
COA: Yes

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